Today on TV

Published: Thursday, Dec. 25 2003 12:00 a.m. MST

A Christmas Story Marathon (TNT) Continues through 4 p.m. (Repeat)

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (8 a.m., Ch. 4): Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa host.

NBA basketball: Cavaliers at Magic (12:30 p.m., ESPN); Mavericks at Kings (4 p.m., Ch. 4); Rockets at Lakers (6:30 p.m., Ch. 4)

Hawaii Bowl (6 p.m., ESPN): Houston vs. Hawaii

Door to Door (6 p.m., TNT): Emmy-winning, heart-warming 2002 TV movie about a man who doesn't let cerebral palsy keep him from a full life. (Repeat)

World Idol (7 p.m., Ch. 13): "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson competes with other "Idol" winners from around the world in an event that includes a performance by Elton John. (He got famous the old-fashioned way — talent — without the assist of an overhyped TV show.)